| 词条 | Betula cordifolia |
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|image = Betula cordifolia bark.jpg |genus = Betula |parent = Betula subg. Betula |species = cordifolia |authority = Regel |synonyms ={{species list |Betula alba var. cordifolia| |Betula papyrifera var. cordifolia| }} |}}Betula cordifolia (mountain paper birch, also known as mountain white birch or eastern paper birch) is a birch species native to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. Until recently it was considered a variety of Betula papyrifera (paper birch), with which it shares many characteristics, and it was classified as B. papyrifera var. cordifolia (Regel) Fern.[1] DescriptionBetula cordifolia is a deciduous tree that reaches heights of about 25 m and a trunk diameter of about 70 cm.[2] Mature bark is white or bronze-white, peeling in thin layers. The inner surface of the bark is copper-coloured and the young bark is shiny brown with pale brown lenticels. The leaves are alternate, ovate, 6–12 cm long, and double-toothed. As the specific epithet suggests, the leaf base is generally cordate (heart-shaped), however this can be misleading as it is occasionally flat or rounded. The leaves are dotted with many resin glands and the buds are ovoid and blunt. The twigs are yellow-brown to dark-brown and are dotted with resin glands and gray lenticels.[1] They lack the hairs found on Betula papyrifera.[3] The flowers are catkins, with pollen catkins 2–4 cm long and seed catkins 1–2 cm long. The seed catkins mature to about 3–5 cm long and bear winged nutlets about 2–3 mm long.[2]DistributionBetula cordifolia is found in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, northwestern Ontario, Northern New York State, and New England. It is generally found in northern habitats or high elevations, particularly on moist ground.[1]Distinctions from Betula papyriferaBetula cordifolia and Betula papyrifera are very similar species, indeed they were once considered the same species. The primary methods of distinguishing the one from the other include:
Since many of these characteristics vary from tree to tree, ideally several of these characteristics should be noted before making a positive identification. It has been suggested that Betula cordifolia and Betula papyrifera hybridise,[3] however this is unlikely given the more recent evidence of different chromosome numbers. The most conclusive method of identification is from chromosome analysis. References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Farrar, J. L. (1995). Trees in Canada. Markham: Fitzhenry and Whiteside Ltd. {{ISBN|1-55041-199-3}} {{Taxonbar|from=Q2900277}}2. ^1 2 3 Powell, G., Beardmore, T. New Brunswick Species of Concern: A field guide. p.17–19. Retrieved from {{cite web|url=http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/Forest/MX212/english/english17.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-09-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605194212/http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/Forest/MX212/english/english17.pdf |archivedate=2011-06-05 |df= }} 3. ^1 2 3 Ryan, A. G. (1978). Native Tres and Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John's: Parks Division, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 10 : Betula|Trees of Canada|Trees of the Great Lakes region (North America)|Trees of Eastern Canada|Trees of the North-Central United States|Trees of the Northeastern United States|Trees of the Southeastern United States|Trees of Ontario|Trees of Quebec|Plants described in 1861 |
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